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Which bus from Bari to Messina is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Bari to Messina. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like Itabus or FlixBus. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
£43
tomorrow
£40
Saturday
£70
Sunday
£58
Monday
£66
Tuesday
£60
Wednesday
£50

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 8h 45m 09:10 Bari Central Bus Station 17:55 Messina Piazza della Repubblica  Economy £43
Itabus 7h 55m 22:55 Bari Central Bus Station 06:50 Messina Piazza della Repubblica  Economy £70
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bari to Messina via Cosenza, you can save more than £7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      8h 45m
      0
      09:10
      Bari
      Central Bus Station
      13:55
      Cosenza
      Central Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £15
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      3h 55m
      0
      14:00
      Cosenza
      Central Coach Station
      17:55
      Messina
      Piazza della Repubblica
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £21
    Travel time is 0h 50m longer, but you will save £7

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Itabus 7h 55m 22:55 Bari Central Bus Station 06:50 Messina Piazza della Repubblica  Economy £40
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bari to Messina via Cosenza, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      8h 45m
      0
      09:10
      Bari
      Central Bus Station
      13:55
      Cosenza
      Central Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £15
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      3h 55m
      0
      14:00
      Cosenza
      Central Coach Station
      17:55
      Messina
      Piazza della Repubblica
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £21
    Travel time is 0h 50m longer, but you will save £4

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Itabus 7h 55m 22:55 Bari Central Bus Station 06:50 Messina Piazza della Repubblica  Economy £70
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bari to Messina via Cosenza, you can save more than £34? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      8h 45m
      0
      09:10
      Bari
      Central Bus Station
      13:55
      Cosenza
      Central Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £15
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      3h 55m
      0
      14:00
      Cosenza
      Central Coach Station
      17:55
      Messina
      Piazza della Repubblica
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £21
    Travel time is 0h 50m longer, but you will save £34

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 8h 45m 09:10 Bari Central Bus Station 17:55 Messina Piazza della Repubblica  Economy £58
Itabus 7h 55m 22:55 Bari Central Bus Station 06:50 Messina Piazza della Repubblica  Economy £70
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bari to Messina via Cosenza, you can save more than £22? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      8h 45m
      0
      09:10
      Bari
      Central Bus Station
      13:55
      Cosenza
      Central Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £15
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      3h 55m
      0
      14:00
      Cosenza
      Central Coach Station
      17:55
      Messina
      Piazza della Repubblica
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £21
    Travel time is 0h 50m longer, but you will save £22

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Itabus 7h 55m 22:55 Bari Bari FS Park Coach Stop 06:50 Messina Piazza della Repubblica  Premium Economy £66
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bari to Messina via Cosenza, you can save more than £30? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      8h 45m
      0
      09:10
      Bari
      Central Bus Station
      13:55
      Cosenza
      Central Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £15
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      3h 55m
      0
      14:00
      Cosenza
      Central Coach Station
      17:55
      Messina
      Piazza della Repubblica
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £21
    Travel time is 0h 50m longer, but you will save £30

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 13h 5m 06:45 Bari Central Bus Station 19:50 Messina Piazza della Repubblica  Economy £60
Itabus 7h 55m 22:55 Bari Bari FS Park Coach Stop 06:50 Messina Piazza della Repubblica  Premium Economy £66
FlixBus 16h 20m 18:00 Bari Central Bus Station 10:20 Messina Piazza della Repubblica  Economy £79
FlixBus 12h 55m 16:50 Bari Central Bus Station 05:45 Messina Piazza della Repubblica  Economy £86
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bari to Messina via Cosenza, you can save more than £24? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      8h 45m
      0
      09:10
      Bari
      Central Bus Station
      13:55
      Cosenza
      Central Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £15
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      3h 55m
      0
      14:00
      Cosenza
      Central Coach Station
      17:55
      Messina
      Piazza della Repubblica
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £21
    Travel time is 0h 50m longer, but you will save £24

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 8h 45m 09:10 Bari Central Bus Station 17:55 Messina Piazza della Repubblica  Economy £50
Itabus 7h 55m 22:55 Bari Bari FS Park Coach Stop 06:50 Messina Piazza della Repubblica  Premium Economy £66
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bari to Messina via Cosenza, you can save more than £14? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      8h 45m
      0
      09:10
      Bari
      Central Bus Station
      13:55
      Cosenza
      Central Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £15
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      3h 55m
      0
      14:00
      Cosenza
      Central Coach Station
      17:55
      Messina
      Piazza della Repubblica
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £21
    Travel time is 0h 50m longer, but you will save £14

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Bari to Messina is £28 on 15/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Bari and Messina?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Bari to Messina. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily coaches from Bari to Messina. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Bari and Messina.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 12 coaches from Bari to Messina, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Bari and Messina, with 1 offers.

All facts for Bari to Messina bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like Itabus and FlixBus that travel daily 2 times by bus from Bari to Messina in one click. Book your Bari to Messina bus ticket starting from £28!

Cheapest Bus £28
Fastest Bus 7h 55m
Earliest Coach 09:10
Latest Coach 22:55
Daily Bus Connections 2 Ø
Distance 344.1 km
Coach Companies Itabus and FlixBus

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Bari to Messina?

Every day, 2 buses from 2 coach companies leave Bari for Messina. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 18/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 15/12
Tuesday 16/12
Wednesday 17/12
Thursday 18/12
£43
Friday 19/12
£40
Saturday 20/12
£70
Sunday 21/12
£58
Monday 22/12
£62
Tuesday 23/12
£62
Wednesday 24/12
£50
Thursday 25/12
Friday 26/12
£48
Saturday 27/12
£45
Sunday 28/12
£45
Monday 29/12
£60
Tuesday 30/12
Wednesday 31/12
Thursday 01/01
Friday 02/01
£40
Saturday 03/01
£40
Sunday 04/01
Monday 05/01
Tuesday 06/01
Wednesday 07/01
Thursday 08/01
Friday 09/01
£45
Saturday 10/01
Sunday 11/01

The cheapest time to travel from Bari to Messina

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Bari to Messina, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £40, Friday is the cheapest day for a coach from Bari to Messina. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £60.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bari to Messina, with £40. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £85.

How to save money travelling from Bari to Messina

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Bari to Messina in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Bari to Messina, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Bari to Messina are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

All bus stations and stops in Bari and Messina

Here is a map with all coach stations in Bari and Messina. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Bari to Messina? Compare all modes of transports from Bari to Messina.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Bari to Messina

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Bari to Messina. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Bari to Messina bus

How much does a Bari Messina coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Bari Messina bus trip is available from £28 and takes 7h 55m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Bari to Messina?

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £28 to £86. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Messina.

How many connections are available for the Bari Messina route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Bari to Messina is offered by roughly 2 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Messina from Bari take?

The quickest coach from Bari to Messina is provided by Itabus and takes 7h 55m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £70. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Bari to Messina?

The earliest bus to Messina departs from Bari at 09:10. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Bari to Messina?

The latest bus to Messina departs from Bari at 22:55. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Bari Messina route?

Passengers looking to travel from Bari to Messina can travel with Itabus and FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Bari and Messina?

You can check all the direct connections between Bari and Messina by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Itabus and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Messina from Bari?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Bari Messina bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Bari Messina bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Bari to Messina on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Bari to Messina?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 2 daily trips between Bari and Messina. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Bari to Messina?

Prices and availability for 2 trips between Bari and Messina change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Bari to Messina

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

Premium Economy
PremiumEconomy

A mix between Economy and Business, it offers extra legroom, WI-FI and possible snacks.

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